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kamomil ([personal profile] kamomil) wrote2005-05-09 11:47 pm
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I am wondering how can I learn more PC skills. PC as in installing Linux on a PC, and general Windows maintenance. I have two boat anchor computers to practice on, but I am really starting from zero with this. I understood Commodore 64 BASIC and I can use a solder gun, so I am quite sure I have the capability, but I don't know where to start. I tried installing Linux on a Pentium but I got as far as Boot Failure and didn't know where to start troubleshooting. What I need is someone to help me when I am going wrong. I wonder if the local computer store would help out if I ask nicely? hmmm.
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[identity profile] kamomil.livejournal.com 2005-05-10 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe I will have to just have to break out the hex wrench & screwdrivers. ;) At least it's a start, to peek inside the box.

In art class, we learned: if you are at a loss to explain the meaning of something, just describe what you see. I figure by that they mean that you will start to see connections then.

Or is that how you explain dreams? Apparently if you explain them the same way you would explain them to an alien from another planet, ie explaining every last detail, the connections will become apparent to you too.
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[identity profile] kamomil.livejournal.com 2005-05-10 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
Where can I get Knoppix? Business depot? Or by download? I was just going to get the other PC fixed by a repair shop, and have them install Linux... which I still might do. Hmmm.



learn more PC skills.

[identity profile] justandre.livejournal.com 2005-05-10 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Buy a Mac I did and I've never look back.
You can get the low cost one for $600.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore.woa/70609/wo/D01TE5GX4rTp27bh6TK1YSAVuys/0.0.11.1.0.6.23.1.3.1.0.0.0.1.0

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[identity profile] kamomil.livejournal.com 2005-05-10 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I do like Macs, I have an OS 8.1 laptop, but I want to learn to install hard drives, edit batch files and what all those .DLL files are for.

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[identity profile] justandre.livejournal.com 2005-05-10 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
ahh I see I'll some of my more PC friends what they know and get some Info for you :)

[identity profile] sickcycle.livejournal.com 2005-05-12 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
hmm...maybe i can help. i'm an amateur computer tech (no credentials to back me up) but i've been building computers for years. i know of a couple of non-profit organizations where you can volunteer your time, and in exchange they will teach you all about computer hardware and software installation. I work for one such non-profit. If you are interested, let me know and give you some more details. =)

[identity profile] sickcycle.livejournal.com 2005-05-12 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
hmm...or better yet, i'll trade you my pc skills for your guitar playing skills!
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